In practice, there is a birth registration system and citizens can obtain certificates.

In practice, there is a birth registration system and citizens can obtain certificates.
A 100 score is earned if citizens can obtain birth certification upon request and both of the following conditions are met:
-Certification is provided within 30 days or less; and
-Certification is provided for no charge.

A 50 score is earned if one of the following conditions are met:
-Certification takes between 2 and 3 months; or
-Certification costs more than the equivalent of US$1 but less than the equivalent of US$5.

A 0 score is earned if one of the following conditions are met:
-Certification takes longer than 4 months; or
-Certification costs more than the equivalent of US$10.
A 0 score is also earned if the certification cannot be obtained.

For variable descriptions, please refer to: https://www.africaintegrityindicators.org/data.
For the methodology, please refer to: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e971d408be44753edfb976c/t/60a55f343d36117866628867/1621450563745/AII10+-+Methodology.docx+%281%29.pdf.